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Startup CTO or Developer

TechEmpower

What does the role demand? But be careful, and mind the gap – the Founder-Developer Gap, that is! Hiring a hands-on lead developer might seem like the right move for an early stage startup. But hiring a lead developer, or even a VP of Engineering, can create a gap between the founders and the developers.

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Founder Interview: Salo Sterental, Co-Founder of SoStereo, Marketing with Music

The Startup Magazine

As part of our Founder interview series , The Startup Magazine caught up with Salo Sterental, Co-Founder of the SoStereo, a marketing firm that enables brands and artists alike to unlock the marketing power of music. Salo: Zumba Fitness approached Beto (my co-founder) and I with a unique problem. Quality control?

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Female Founder Interview: Author and Business Leader Martha Razo

The Startup Magazine

As part of The Startup Magazine’s Female Founder Interview series , we interviewed Martha Razo, author of the book, Business Diva: Stories of Women Leading in Business. For instance, how many employees should I hire this year? The education I have obtained has not come easy, but it is in high demand and valuable. Hiring others?

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How To Find the Right Co-Founders?

Steve Blank

How do you figure out what’s the right mix of skills for the co-founders of your startup? “After reading your post on Why Founders Should Know How to Code it looks like web/mobile startups have it easy. Trying to figure out what the right set of co-founders isn’t so clear. Who can I hire later?

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Seed Stage Founders Undervalue Angels With Marketing & Comms Expertise

Hunter Walker

In 10 years of venture investing I don’t think I’ve ever participated in a seed round which had less demand than supply. What expertise do the founders personally have? Founders Often Don’t Come From These Backgrounds…. Founders seem to disproportionately come from engineering, product and sales/business unit career paths.

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How To Hire A Virtual Assistant To Grow Your Business

YoungUpstarts

by Saqib Ayaz, co-founder of Hire an Assistant. A virtual assistant is a self-employed person who is being hired on contractual basis for as long as the client needs his/ her services. Virtual Assistants are being increasingly hired by a number of people and businesses some of which are: Entrepreneurs. Tutors and coaches.

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7 Keys To Making You A Team Leader And Future Manager

Startup Professionals Musings

This will improve your effectiveness in your current role, and give you a head start towards a future role, such as startup founder, where you are the boss. Then when you have to hire people, you will pick the best. As an entrepreneur, executive, or team member, you are most impacted by the people you gather around you.